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GlobalFoundries · Essex, VT

# Principal Equipment Engineer - Cleans

Essex, VT, US Full-time Senior individual contributor $85,000.00 - $146,000.00 Operations 

Listed on GlobalFoundries’s official careers site. Posted October 27, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on GlobalFoundries’s careers site →](https://careers.gf.com/careers/job/563980770973168)

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## Job description

### About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

### Summary of Role

This Equipment Engineering position is a 5/2 schedule (Monday - Friday daytime) supporting Cleans equipment on site at Fab 9 in Essex, VT in a cleanroom environment. Occasional nights and weekend support may be required, as needed. The Fab 9 Cleans module is seeking a motivated Principal Equipment Engineer to become part of our 200mm Fabricator team in Essex Junction, VT. The candidate will be responsible for ownership of Cleans manufacturing equipment, supporting maintenance and driving tool availability and cost improvements.

Individual hired needs to be comfortable wearing any/all required personal protective equipment and working with wet chemicals. This role will be fully onsite.

### Own and maintain Cleans equipment
- Expectation to spend majority of time on the cleanroom floor troubleshooting equipment downs and assisting maintenance with more challenging recoveries
- Mentor other equipment engineers

### Be a technical leader in the area
- Be open-minded and innovative
- Maintain a consistent, positive attitude
- Help expand maintenance team skills and document procedures
- Drive tool installs / relocations as needed
- Assist with tool sourcing / fleet upgrades as needed
- Lead structured problem solving to identify root cause equipment failures and drive tool availability improvements
- Provide Tool Status and coordinate planned maintenance as needed for capacity
- Interface with other fab modules and other groups as needed
- Work with the third-party vendors / suppliers to enable continued tool support
- Work with part planners to maintain and add spare parts for tools as needed
- Maintain inventory for critical parts to ensure sufficient quantities on hand
- Setup repair paths as needed to ensure continued part support and reduce support costs
- Create requisitions for parts and service

### Lead and support cost savings activities Other Responsibilities
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements, and programs
- Oher duties as assigned by manager / supervisor Required Qualifications:

### Experience / Education
- BS + 4-5 years of experience OR MS + 2-4 years relevant experience OR PhD + 1-2 years relevant experience
- Fluent in English language - both written and verbal
- Up to 10% travel may be required
- Physical Requirements - Ability to wear any / all personal protective equipment as required upon entry into the Fab, including cleanroom suit, standing long periods of time
- Prior experience working in a semiconductor cleanroom environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills

### Strong planning & organizational skills Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of semiconductor/silicon processing
- Hands-on experience working with electrical and mechanical components
- Ability to read electrical schematics
- Ability to effectively lead tool troubleshooting
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently with diverse teams, customers, internal and external partner
- Project management skills - i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity Expected Salary Range $85,000.00 - $146,000.00 The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory. All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 27, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Nov 3, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 3, 2026
- Listed for: 7 days
- Location: Essex, VT, US
- Employment type: Full-time
- Pay: $85,000.00 - $146,000.00[Apply on GlobalFoundries’s careers site →](https://careers.gf.com/careers/job/563980770973168)

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